Personal profile
Research Biography
Phillip Slee is Professor in Human Development in the School of Education and is a trained teacher and registered psychologist. He is also Director of the Student Wellbeing & Prevention of Violence (SWAPv) Research Centre at Flinders.
Professor Slee has published extensively in the field of child development, bullying, school violence and stress, and has produced educational resources in the form of videos and resource packages. He has presented his work nationally and internationally in workshops and lectures. Presently, he is undertaking a number of international research projects on the topic of school violence with researchers from Japan, Korea, China, Canada, England, and the USA.
Research Interests
My chief areas of research are school bullying and violence, childhood aggression, conduct disorders, student stress and mental health, and teacher education. I have a particular interest in the practical and policy implications of my research.
Research Areas
- Education
Supervisory Interests
- Aggressive behaviour and bullying
- Anti bullying educational resources
- Education, early childhood
- Mental health promotion in educational settings
- Teacher education
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Are universal digital mental health interventions effective for promoting mental health outcomes among children and adolescents? A meta-analysis of effects and moderators
Takizawa, Y., Zhou, X., Krishnamoorthy, G., March, S., Slee, P., Pill, S., Agnew, D., O'Dea, B., Wang, T., Han, W. & Edirippulige, S., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. 32, 5, p. 391-411 21 p., 1357633X251352904.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Big Talks for Little People: Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) 2025 Program Evaluation Final Report
Takizawa, Y., Slee, P., Pill, S., Agnew, D., Skuza, J. & McDermott, C., 30 Jan 2026, Flinders University. 32 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Child Development: Theories and Critical Perspectives: Third Edition
Shute, R. H. & Slee, P. T., 2026, 3rd ed. Oxon, UK: Taylor and Francis - Balkema. 386 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Big Talks for Little People: A Pilot Study of a Classroom Based Mental Health Program
Slee, P., Pill, S. & Agnew, D., Apr 2025, In: Health Promotion Journal of Australia. 36, 2, 8 p., e70014.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Big Talks for Little Sports People Final Report
Agnew, D., Pill, S., Slee, P., Skuza, J. & O'Donnell, K., 26 Sept 2025, Flinders University. 28 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Out of School Hours Care: Breakthrough and Little Heroes : Child Mental Health Module- Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)
Slee, P. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)) & Pill, S. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead))
Project: Research
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Breakthrough and Little Heroes : Child Mental Health Module- Extension of Resources for the Module
Slee, P. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead))
Project: Research
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Big Talks for Little People: Child Mental health module for use in Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)
Takizawa, Y. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), Slee, P. (Chief Investigator), Pill, S. (Chief Investigator) & Agnew, D. (Chief Investigator)
8/07/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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BT4LSP: Big Talks for Little Sports People
Agnew, D. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), Pill, S. (Chief Investigator) & Slee, P. (Chief Investigator)
19/09/24 → 19/09/25
Project: Research
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Big Talks for Little People Child Mental Health Program for Primary School Health and Physical Education (HPE) Mental Health Education
Pill, S. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)) & Slee, P. (Chief Investigator)
29/01/24 → 20/12/24
Project: Research
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Activities
- 3 Invited talk
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school bullying and the law
Slee, P. (Speaker)
2013 → …Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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The PEACE Pack- an anti-bullying intervention
Slee, P. (Speaker)
2011Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk